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U.S. Rep. Ami Bera congratulates the Rio Americano High School band on the House floor in February 2025. Rio was selected to participate in the prestigious Essentially Ellington jazz festival in New York.
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera Salutes Rio Americano Band on House Floor
"Love of a Lifetime" Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
“Love of a Lifetime” Wins 6th Annual Rio Americano Love Film Festival
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
New Tardy Pass System to Begin This Spring
Rio's AM jazz band has been selected to attend the prestigious Essentially Ellington festival this year.
Jazz Band Qualifies for Essentially Ellington Festival in New York
Zoe Overholt's photo was chosen for the 2025 Viewpoint Gallery Photographic Art Center student show, featuring works from high school and college students throughout the Sacramento area. This year's theme is Barriers and Bridges.
Rio Americano Students Selected for Viewpoint Photo Show
Rio Poetry Out Loud Champion to Compete at County Level
Rio Poetry Out Loud Champion to Compete at County Level
Sophomore Alexis Rivera.
Q&A: Sophomore on Moving to Sacramento from Japan
Robotics team project manager Micah Newcomer (second from right) works with his team during a competition. Photo provided by him.
Q&A: Robotics Team Project Manager on His Mechanical Engineering Passion
An assortment of dishes at Seoulzip on Zinfandel Dr.
3 of the Best Korean Restaurants in the Sacramento Area
People gather to break the fast at a local mosque.
Rio Students Prepare to Ring In the Holy Month of Ramadan
History teacher Brian Brickey at an air base while deployed in the Middle East.
History Teacher Brian Brickey Returns to Rio After Year-Long Middle East Deployment
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
‘Brain Rot’ and ‘Yapping’ Are Words of the Year for 2024; Skibidi Is Banished
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Debate: Is It Ok to Give Extra Credit for Donations?
Op-Ed: GoGuardian's New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Op-Ed: GoGuardian’s New Mental Health Feature May Do More Harm Than Good
Technology's Toll on Free Will
Technology’s Toll on Free Will
Drawing by Gwen Lindsey.
Cell Phone Bans a Necessary Solution to Student Addiction, Low Academic Performance
Students paint in AP Art.
Editorial: Will Prop 28 Flaws Threaten Its Success?
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
Why Teachers Should Use More Interactive Learning
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Sophomore Anthony Taylor takes a shot at a recent home game.
Q&A: Anthony Taylor Shines as One of Only Two Sophomores on Varsity Basketball
Rio Americano High School English teacher Jolynn Mason played volleyball at Sonoma State in the 1990s. She was saddened by the university's decision to cut athletics.
Rio Teacher, Former Sonoma State Athlete, Saddened by University’s Sports Program Cancellation
The district's proposed stadium work. 1C.2, 1C.3 and 1C.5 represent additions of bleachers, lights, and a press box, respectively.
New Stadium Construction Not Expected to Begin Soon, District Says
Taylor Baker. Photo provided by her.
Rio Golfer, Recruited by Cal Poly, Wins Best in State
Harper Gardner (12) plays goalie for the Raiders at the American River College water polo tournament on Oct. 12.
Fall Sports Recap: Boys Water Polo Takes Section Title
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
"When We Fear" Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
“When We Fear” Wins 10th Annual Rio Americano Horror Film Festival
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
Rio Americano's varsity girls soccer tied with Christian Brothers at home on Feb. 10.
Photos: Girls Soccer vs. Christian Brothers
Rio Americano's dance teams perform at the blackout winter rally on Dec. 6.
Photos: Winter Blackout Rally
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Photography Students Transform Classroom into Large Camera Obscura
Max Harry (12) drives to the basket against Pleasant Grove in a preseason game in November 2024.
Photos: Boys Basketball vs. Pleasant Grove
Photos: Rio Students' Houses Light Up for Halloween
Photos: Rio Students’ Houses Light Up for Halloween
A group of Rio students from Afghanistan formed their own informal cricket league to continue playing their favorite sport in the U.S.
Photos: Rio Students Form Cricket League
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Exploring the midtown farmers market and all the stalls they have to offer

A day at the midtown farmers market

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 17, 2021
Adrian Tomine's self portrait

Tomine started drawing comics at Rio, now he’s a best-selling graphic novelist

Jessica Sheppard, Staff writer
March 12, 2021

Rio library remains an available resource for students

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 2, 2021
Seniors are able to purchase caps, gowns, class jewelry graduation announcements and much more on the Jostens website.

In-person graduation is a realistic possibility for seniors

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 30, 2021
Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Senior Photos for Yearbook Start Dec.11

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
December 1, 2020
Smoke from the Creek Fire obstructed views from inside Yosemite National Park and interfered with visitors' hiking and camping. As of Sept. 9, all 18 national forests in California are closed.

[Photo] Record-Breaking Temperatures Cause The Largest Fires in California State History

Aaron Ichel, Mirada Staff
September 11, 2020
Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Victoria Sponge Cake Recipe

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
April 20, 2020
An empty Rio Americano classroom as students transition to "distance learning."

Bored? Things to Do During The Coronavirus Shut-In

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 22, 2020
PE Teacher Shawna Virga measures a student's performance in the trunk lift for freshman fitness testing.

Problems in California’s Fitness Testing

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
March 16, 2020
The Politician Review

The Politician Review

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
January 14, 2020
School Start Time Changes

School Start Time Changes

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
November 4, 2019
Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jadera Bugs Crawling All Over Campus

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 28, 2019
Students Feel Unprepared

Students Feel Unprepared

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
February 26, 2019
Moot Court team members Hudson Burke, Emma Phoenix, Kabir Tagore, Ben Davis, and Alec Sumner with coach after competition.

Verdict Is In: Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams Offer Realistic Law Experience

Emma Phoenix and Jessica Sheppard
November 2, 2018
Newspapers are not as popular as they use to be since news has been going online more.

[Photo] Online News is the New Norm

November 2, 2018
Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Models of All Shapes and Sizes are Taking Over the Industry

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 9, 2018
Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Vlogs Becoming the New Reality T.V.

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 4, 2018
Golf Summary

Golf Summary

Katherine Huggins and Jessica Sheppard
June 4, 2018
Royal Wedding

Royal Wedding

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Life of the Party

Life of the Party

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
June 4, 2018
Women's March

Women’s March

Jessica Sheppard and Emma Riley
June 4, 2018
Photo illustration of student using his phone wasting valuable class time; an epidemic among classrooms.

Ten Things Teens Can’t Live Without

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

‘Tis the Season for Homecoming

Jessica Sheppard, Mirada Staff
October 10, 2017
Dadigan leads a cheer practice Tuesday night.

Dadigan Back at It Again

Jessica Sheppard, Staff Writer
September 8, 2017
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